Riesling WACHENHEIMER RECHBÄCHEL PC QW 2023 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Organic

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Riesling

Descriptions of Riesling overflow with praise. It is called the most important white grape, one of the 'cépages nobles', the French term for the world's noblest varieties, and the 'queen of white wines'. The countless synonyms in many languages readily suggest how widespread it is. Exactly where this exceptional grape's success story began remains unclear, although it most probably originated in the Rhine Valley. Historical documents record trade in the old variety there. Even if its birthplace is unknown, DNA analysis has identified its parents. In this special case, there are said to have been three: a wild vine, Traminer and white Heunisch. We will leave the morals of this 'ménage à trois' unjudged; in sensory terms, however, it is a highlight. Fruity aromas including apricot, peach and citrus, with harmonious acidity, body and extract: that is Riesling in the glass. The grape ripens slowly and late, making northern areas with heat-retaining soils, such as the Rhine, Mosel and Saar valleys, the Palatinate and Alsace, particularly suitable. It is thus selective about site, while making comparatively modest demands on soil composition. The range of Rieslings on offer consequently extends from uncomplicated everyday wines to award-winning wines of the highest quality.

2019 vintage

92-94/100 Parker points

Give the Riesling a little air and it reveals plenty of Riesling spice, apple strudel, quince and Assam tea on the nose.

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf

The estate is located in the municipality of Wachenheim in Germany’s Palatinate wine-growing region. Its roots date back to the end of the 16th century. The founder, Bernhard Bürklin (1580-1636), was town clerk and later mayor of Wachenheim. At the beginning of the 19th century, the family developed the estate into an outstanding leading producer. It remained in family ownership through the generations and was eventually entrusted to the daughter and successor, Bettina Bürklin von Guradze. Under her leadership, extensive measures were introduced to improve quality. Today, it is one of Germany’s largest privately owned wine estates. Its own vineyards cover 85.5 hectares, of which 60 hectares are planted with Riesling. These include top Palatinate sites such as Pechstein. Biodynamic viticulture is practised consistently throughout the estate. It has been a member of the BIODYVIN association since 2005. The finest single-vineyard wines are marketed as G.C. and P.C. These designations echo the Burgundian Grand Cru and Premier Cru system but stand for the initials of members of the Bürklin family.